Version 1.0 | Effective July 17, 2026
AFICH is a technology platform that lets organizers create, market, and sell tickets to their own events. AFICH is not the organizer, promoter, venue, or event provider, and payment, identity verification, and money movement are handled by our payment provider, Stripe Connect. Because organizers use AFICH to reach the public and take money, we set clear rules about what may and may not be listed or sold through the platform.
This Prohibited & Restricted Events Policy (the "Policy") describes:
What this means: If you list or sell an event on AFICH, this Policy tells you what is off-limits and what needs extra steps. It is meant to keep buyers safe, keep the platform lawful, and protect honest organizers.
Who this applies to. This Policy applies to every organizer, co-organizer, team member, and account that creates, publishes, staffs, scans, sells, refunds, or receives payouts for events on AFICH, and to the events, listings, media, messages, and tickets they create.
How this Policy fits with our other rules. This Policy is part of, and should be read together with, the AFICH Terms of Service, the Organizer Agreement, the Privacy Policy, and any event-specific rules. Where the Organizer Agreement addresses the same subject, that agreement controls for organizer duties, and this Policy adds detail on acceptable use. Our payment provider (Stripe Connect) also maintains its own list of restricted and prohibited businesses; an event that AFICH allows may still be blocked by the payment provider, and the reverse is not true- the stricter rule applies.
What this means: Following this Policy does not by itself guarantee that your event can be paid out. Stripe Connect has its own rules, and the stricter of the two wins.
You may not create, list, promote, sell tickets to, or use AFICH to facilitate any of the following. This list gives examples; it is not exhaustive, and AFICH reads it in the spirit of the whole Policy, not just the literal words.
where the buyer or organizer is located, or under United States or applicable international law.
goods or services.
What this means: If it is against the law to do it in person, you cannot use an AFICH listing to organize, advertise, or sell access to it.
their controlled components, or events whose primary purpose is such sale or transfer, unless a separate, verified, fully licensed arrangement is approved in writing by AFICH (see also §3, Restricted).
checks, or bypass firearms law.
substances, or unapproved/misbranded pharmaceuticals.
distribution is unlawful in the event's jurisdiction, or where the payment provider prohibits them (this is common even where local law permits use).
What this means: Even in places where some substances are legal, our payment provider often still forbids them, so they are not allowed to be sold through AFICH.
against people because of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, caste, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or serious disease.
to terrorist organizations or violent extremist groups, or that plan or incite violence, property destruction, or credible threats.
child sexual abuse material, in any form.
or sexual services that are unlawful in the relevant jurisdiction.
What this means: This is a zero-tolerance category. Apparent CSAM is not merely removed- it is preserved and reported to the authorities as required by law (see ?4).
involuntary servitude, debt bondage, or the exploitation of trafficked persons.
described.
performers, sponsors, dates, capacity, or availability; and phantom-inventory or bait-and-switch pricing.
without authorization.
What this means: The event you advertise must be real, must be one you are allowed to run, and must match what buyers are paying for.
copyright, trademark, or other intellectual-property rights.
brands, logos, artwork, or performances.
games of chance offered without the licenses, registrations, and conditions required in the relevant jurisdiction.
properly licensed and verified.)
"cash gifting" circles, or recruitment-driven MLM opportunities whose income depends primarily on enrolling others rather than selling real products or services.
that is sanctioned or blocked under U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) programs, other applicable sanctions and export-control regimes, or the payment provider's restrictions.
What this means: Sanctions and identity screening are primarily performed by our payment provider, Stripe Connect, as part of its verification and AML program. AFICH is not a bank or money-services business; but if a party or region is sanctioned, the event cannot be sold or paid out through AFICH.
or anyone else), or listing "events" whose purpose is to harvest, scrape, or transfer personal data.
organizer's own event operations and lawful, consented communications, as described in the Privacy Policy and Organizer Agreement.
What this means: Organizers receive attendee data to run their events. That data is not a product to be sold, and it may only be used within what the buyer agreed to and the law allows.
goods; and any use of AFICH to launder money, evade taxes, or evade enforcement of this Policy or the Terms.
The following are not banned, but they carry higher legal, safety, or financial risk. AFICH may require verification, documentation, disclosures, configuration settings, or additional review before an event may be published, before sales open, or before a payout is released. Requirements depend on the event's jurisdiction and the payment provider's rules.
must display it clearly to buyers.
local age-restriction law.
What this means: If an event is adults-only, you must set the age gate, say so on the listing, and actually check IDs at entry. The right minimum age depends on the venue and the law .
permit and comply with local alcohol law, including minimum drinking age and service rules.
described in the listing.
accurately describe who receives the money and how it will be used.
legally required, the organizer must hold them and may be asked to provide proof.
What this means: If you say money goes to a cause, that must be true, and in many places you need to be registered to raise money for charity.
where they are lawful and the organizer holds the required license or registration and follows the applicable rules.
or refund risk (for example, very large first-time events, pre-sales far in advance, festivals, or certain nightlife formats) may be subject to enhanced review, longer payout holds, higher reserves, staged payouts, or additional verification.
(buyer funds are held until the event occurs, with tier-based holds and a risk reserve; organizers bear chargeback and dispute liability, deductible from balance, reserve, or future payouts).
What this means: Higher-risk events may wait longer for payout or hold a larger reserve. This protects buyers if something goes wrong and is not a judgment that the organizer did anything improper.
event rules, local law, and AFICH-supported tools permit it.
resale practices that violate event rules, consumer-protection law, or the FTC BOTS Act are prohibited, and affected tickets may be voided or blocked.
dealer's regulated event, a range day, or a training class) may be considered only with verified licensing, and remain subject to the payment provider's rules, which frequently restrict this category outright.
§2.2.
verification and clear labeling, and remains subject to the payment provider's rules, which often limit adult content. Anything involving minors or unlawful sexual services is prohibited under §2.5.
What this means: For every restricted category, "allowed with conditions" means AFICH (or the payment provider) may ask for proof or settings first, and may say no if the conditions are not met.
AFICH takes an operations-first, manual-review approach. Automated systems help us detect risk and may flag or temporarily hold an event or payout, but account-level and permanent actions are decided by human review, not by an automatic block. We aim to be proportionate: the response should fit the severity and the evidence.
Depending on the facts, AFICH may take one or more of the following actions, consistent with the Terms of Service and Organizer Agreement:
while a matter is reviewed.
registration, or event proof) before an event may proceed or a payout is released.
enforcement or regulators under valid process.
What this means: For most issues, AFICH first removes or holds the specific problem and asks the organizer to fix or explain it. Losing an account is a reviewed decision, not an automatic one.
the payment provider, or an authority).
listing or holding a payout- to prevent harm while we look into it.
notified and, where appropriate, given a chance to respond or provide proof, unless notifying them would be unlawful, unsafe, or would defeat the purpose of the review.
escalate to account restriction- and records the decision.
For the most serious categories- including CSAM, credible threats of violence, terrorism, human trafficking, active fraud against buyers, or sanctioned parties- AFICH may act immediately and without prior notice, remove content, freeze funds and payouts as permitted, preserve evidence, and report to the authorities as required by law.
What this means: The "give the organizer a chance first" step does not apply when someone is in danger, a serious crime is involved, or the law requires us to act right away.
Enforcement does not change who is responsible for money owed. Organizers remain liable for refunds, chargebacks, disputes, and related fees arising from their events, which AFICH may recover by withholding, offsetting, or deducting from current or future payouts, from reserves, or by invoice, as described in the Terms of Service and Organizer Agreement. Where a violation harms buyers, AFICH may prioritize making buyers whole. Payment, refund, and dispute mechanics are handled through Stripe Connect.
If you believe an event, listing, or account violates this Policy, please tell us. Reports help us protect buyers and honest organizers.
event or account, or contact trust-and-safety@afichtickets.com.
minors, trafficking): contact trust-and-safety@afichtickets.com and mark it urgent. If someone is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services first.
and any supporting details. AFICH handles reports confidentially where possible and consistent with law.
What this means: You do not need to be a lawyer to report something. Send us the link and tell us what looks wrong, and our team will review it.
AFICH reviews reports but does not promise a specific outcome or timeline for any individual report, and may decline reports that are abusive, automated, or made in bad faith.
AFICH may update this Policy to reflect product, payment-provider, legal, security, or operational changes, and new risks as they emerge. When we make a material change, we will post the updated Policy on the AFICH legal pages and, where appropriate, notify organizers through the service. Continued use of AFICH after the effective date means you accept the updated Policy. The examples in this Policy are illustrative, and AFICH may treat conduct that clearly falls within the spirit of a prohibited or restricted category accordingly, even if it is not listed word-for-word.
What this means: This list will change over time. We will post updates, and using AFICH after an update means you accept it.
Questions about this Policy may be sent to AFICH LLC at legal@afichtickets.com. Reports of possible violations should go to trust-and-safety@afichtickets.com or through the in-product "Report" option.
The English-language version is the official and controlling text. Localized versions are provided for convenience only.